Questions answered by Wanda Smith

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How do I offer a long-term lease of easement for an annual fee (to cover my taxes), & require access to any road he builds?

Wanda's answer | Answered on December 07, 2015

You need to hire an attorney to draft the proper language for your particular situation. There are many ways to do this wrong, and a few ways to...

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If I do a sibling DNA test, could there be any financial repercussions towards my step mother for the sell of the house?

Wanda's answer | Answered on December 03, 2015

If your question is whether the half-sister might have a claim to your step-mother's home (assuming this house was inherited from your father) then...

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Can the owner in some way block this transfer of ownership? There are less than 2 years left on the original contract for deed.

Wanda's answer | Answered on December 02, 2015

If your wife will quit claim the property to you, you're probably okay, but you really really need to talk to a lawyer because the original...

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I incorrectly filed a lien as the grantor. Not as the grantee as I should have.

Wanda's answer | Answered on December 01, 2015

You can file a correction, but what you're saying doesn't make sense. The grantee doesn't file a lien, only the grantor. I think you need to talk...

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Is my power of attorney still valid on my Mother to pay burial expenses and other bills incurred

Wanda's answer | Answered on November 27, 2015

No, a power of attorney terminates upon death. Hopefully you have survivorship rights on her bank accounts, and that's how you can pay for the...

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How do I remove my name from a sibling shared estate. I want to give up my portion.

Wanda's answer | Answered on November 14, 2015

You need to talk to an attorney to see if you can still disclaim your inheritance, or if you can quit claim the property to your siblings.

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Is the lien on my property legally valid? What are my rights? How would I correct a legal description error?

Wanda's answer | Answered on November 09, 2015

Typically the title company will prepare all the necessary paperwork to clear title before they will issue title insurance. If the seller is not...

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Do you file a will when you make one?

Wanda's answer | Answered on November 09, 2015

Please call around as I think you'll be surprised at how reasonable it is to have your will prepared by an attorney. A few hundred dollars now can...

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If I change my Mothers home who is 87 into my name. I have power of attorney and need to know How to do this

Wanda's answer | Answered on November 06, 2015

Even though the Power of Attorney may give you the power to sell your mother's home, I would be very cautious about using that power to convey the...

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Can I use a 'Quit Claim' to avoid anymore responsibility on land in Texas?

Wanda's answer | Answered on November 04, 2015

You have to Quit Claim in favor of some person, not just quit claim your interest in it. If you know someone who will agree to take the lot off...

Wanda Smith's Answers (412)

How do I offer a long-term lease of easement for an annual fee (to cover my taxes), & require access to any road he builds?

If I do a sibling DNA test, could there be any financial repercussions towards my step mother for the sell of the house?

Can the owner in some way block this transfer of ownership? There are less than 2 years left on the original contract for deed.

I incorrectly filed a lien as the grantor. Not as the grantee as I should have.

Is my power of attorney still valid on my Mother to pay burial expenses and other bills incurred

How do I remove my name from a sibling shared estate. I want to give up my portion.

Is the lien on my property legally valid? What are my rights? How would I correct a legal description error?

Do you file a will when you make one?

If I change my Mothers home who is 87 into my name. I have power of attorney and need to know How to do this

Can I use a 'Quit Claim' to avoid anymore responsibility on land in Texas?